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Oates Company's payroll for the week ending January 15 amounted to $50,000 for Office Salaries and $100,000 for Store Wages. None of the employees has reached the earnings limits specified for federal or state employer payroll taxes. The following deductions were withheld from employees' salaries and wages:

Federal Income Tax $30,300
State Income Tax 6,600
FICA Taxes 12,000
Union Dues 1,800
United Fund 1,200

Federal unemployment tax (FUTA) rate is 6.2% less a credit equal to the rate paid for state unemployment taxes. The state unemployment tax (SUTA) rate is 5.4%.

Prepare the journal entries to record the weekly payroll ending January 15 and also the employer's payroll tax expense on the payroll.

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Jan.15 Office Salaries Expense 50,000
Store Wages Expense 100,000
FICA Taxes Payable 12,000
Federal Income Taxes Payable ...

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